Graduate Degree Programs

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Our three Graduate Degree Programs in Biological Sciences provide advanced training that is driven by students’ interests and career goals. In addition, our low graduate student to faculty ratio and a tight-knit student community provide a collegial, interactive atmosphere that fosters learning and enables new discoveries.

Research in the department examines all levels of biological complexity, from molecules to populations, training students to draw connections and examine living systems. The curriculum also develops critical thinking and written and oral communication skills. Three distinct degree programs are designed to prepare students for their chosen career in research, biology education, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, or health professions.

  • MA (SMP) in Biological Sciences
    5/30/24
    The Special Masters Program (SMP) provides advanced graduate training that can be tailored based on a applicant's interest in a specific subject area. With a flexible curriculum and timeline, the SMP is designed for applicants planning professional careers in health care, seeking research experiences, or exploring career options across a variety of disciplines. Applicants who complete the SMP will receive a Master of Arts degree in Biological Sciences.
  • MS in Biological Sciences
    9/12/24
    Our MS program provides a foundation in biological research for students who have not had previous research experience. Students build on foundational coursework to complete a research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
  • PhD in Biological Sciences
    11/21/24
    Our PhD program is a comprehensive, research-oriented program involving foundational coursework and an original dissertation research project mentored by one of our faculty. By working closely with this research advisor and members of a dissertation committee, students become independent scientists positioned to assume leadership roles in their chosen profession
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